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Martyn DudleyLDR

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Senior reporter covering the Dudley area in the West Midlands for the Local Democracy Reporting Service

Joined November 2023
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It's good news for this medic as the MP calls for common sense #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
'We need some common sense' says MP over nurse's parking charge court threat

'We need some common sense' says MP over nurse's parking charge court threat

Court action dropped for medic who got a parking charge while treating a sick child welcomed by MP

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Could be good news if you are waiting #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Millions to be spent on new homes to ease waiting list of 5,000 would-be tenants

Millions to be spent on new homes to ease waiting list of 5,000 would-be tenants

Cabinet member approves spending on 24 new homes and says building programme may be restarted

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There is a chill in the air but Dudley is ready according to the leader #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
'We are better prepared than ever' claim as sub-zero conditions predicted

'We are better prepared than ever' claim as sub-zero conditions predicted

Winter weather predicted but roads and pavements will be treated according to civic leader after complaints last year

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It looks like an apology was not enough for some #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Calls continue for 'unfit' Reform UK politician to go after anti-Semitism claims

Calls continue for 'unfit' Reform UK politician to go after anti-Semitism claims

Labour say apology sounded 'hollow' as Reform UK face more calls to get rid of member accused of anti-Semitic posts online

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It is still not clear if there will any public discussion of the council's response #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Calls for answers after child sexual exploitation report still under wraps

Calls for answers after child sexual exploitation report still under wraps

Leader facing demands to publish a report on child sexual exploitation after findings of March investigation still not published

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Nothing to see here he claims #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Housing boss says changes to staffing structures does not mean cuts

Housing boss says changes to staffing structures does not mean cuts

Restructure means staff 'will be affected' but housing chief says changes do not mean cuts

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Some of the behaviour was not what they had in mind #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Verbal abuse and mocking videos are a problem at this local council meeting told

Verbal abuse and mocking videos are a problem at this local council meeting told

Clashes leave standards chairperson telling politicians their behaviour proved a new mutual respect pledge is needed

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Too much information....maybe #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Political own goal gives away likely location for new football stadium

Political own goal gives away likely location for new football stadium

Calls to bring town football club back to its roots get a boost after political leader says plans in place before likely location accidentally made public

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He said sorry and pledged to work for his constituents' trust but was told only time will tell #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Reform councillor says sorry for offensive and anti-Semitic social media posts

Reform councillor says sorry for offensive and anti-Semitic social media posts

Councillors told anti-Semitic term was used by mistake and was meant to be a comment on poor quality TV

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No new flats here #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
HMO to stay despite doubts about its occupants after flats plan rejected

HMO to stay despite doubts about its occupants after flats plan rejected

No information of parking safety and concerns from neighbours played a part in stopping plans to close an HMO

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They will have to be on their best behaviour #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
See which authority is asking members to sign a new good behaviour pledge

See which authority is asking members to sign a new good behaviour pledge

Complaints on the rise leads standards chief to put forward a new good behaviour pledge for politicians

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Hotter summers look on the cards so councillors are set to debate new ideas #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Smoking ban in public parks in latest bid to cut the risk of wild fires

Smoking ban in public parks in latest bid to cut the risk of wild fires

Wild fires are a wake up call for climate change is the sentiment behind plan to ban smoking in public places

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These are big decisions #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Hard talk in the corridors of power ahead as budget talks get going

Hard talk in the corridors of power ahead as budget talks get going

Plenty of hard bargaining ahead for political leaders as wrangling gets underway to deliver a legal budget

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They are getting more for being on the council #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Councillors get 3.3 percent pay rise after 'reluctant' agreement by unions

Councillors get 3.3 percent pay rise after 'reluctant' agreement by unions

Public sector pay rise means the same increase for councillors who will be on nearly £13k before any extras for other roles

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The government's new parking code may be the right treatment for this problem #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Parking pain must be cured at hospital MP says as question put in Commons

Parking pain must be cured at hospital MP says as question put in Commons

Westminster politicians say hospital accused of dishing out unfair parking charge notices must take action

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They want this medic to pay the price for helping a child #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
'What if it was your child' asks nurse fighting parking charge while on a call

'What if it was your child' asks nurse fighting parking charge while on a call

Community nurse hit with court order was trapped in a lift while heading to a flat to treat an acutely sick baby

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It could rival some of the biggest borough events #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Glastonbury style event could be what country park needs committee told

Glastonbury style event could be what country park needs committee told

Calls for historic midlands stately home and park to be used for a major music festival

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It is sure to be a lively debate #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
'We don't want it' say campaigners after complaints about attraction in park

'We don't want it' say campaigners after complaints about attraction in park

Attraction which drew complaints about noise and litter in popular park prompts debate on how it impacted the community

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More changes in the chamber #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Reform has a 'fresh approach' according to their latest councillor

Reform has a 'fresh approach' according to their latest councillor

Concerns about immigration and Reform's 'fresh approach' prompt former Labour councillor to play political musical chairs

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The officer wasn't impressed #Reporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Plans for new flats are 'prison-like' says heritage officer in scathing report

Plans for new flats are 'prison-like' says heritage officer in scathing report

Heritage officer dismissed design for new block a 'dull rectangular box' with 'gobbed on' balconies

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